The Sharks would appear to have a few new faces at training this week, although it’s not yet clear on what basis they’re training with the squad – or even who some of them are! Since we love a good mystery, let’s examine a few of Steve Haag’s snaps from training today and try to figure out who is there.

We know that props are needed, and it’s thus no surprise to find a few new “fatties” training with the team. Monday’s session seems to have involved a bit of speed testing and among those sweating it out and trying to move his front-ranker’s frame at a pace more suited to a lighter man is Zimbabwean international prop Denford Mutamangira. Also in the mix is a former Bulls age-group player at prop, Juan Schoeman. 23-year-old Schoeman played for the Junior Springboks in 2011, but has had limited opportunities at senior level due to a front-row logjam in Pretoria. Mutamangira, at 31, is a fair bit older and has captained Zimbabwe from the front row.

Winger Charlie Mayeza, who impressed in the club ranks enough to play a few Vodacom Cup games, is also training with the squad and might come into the Currie Cup frame.

Two other players were snapped and I think I know one of them. Despite being mis-captioned as Johan du Toit (who he definitely isn’t), I suspect this player is Christiaan de Bruin, a lock who moved over from the Bulls at the start of the year and played some Vodacom Cup rugby.

Anyone recognise this fellow, who looks like he might be a lock or big flank? Lots of points to the first person who can give me a positive identification. Update: The gentleman in question appears to be Rovers utility forward Wade Elliot.